Carp Skiff

I looked at my boat last year and figured it was time for a little Nip & Tuck.  She looked sad as she was being utilized for rug storage......   

 Tear down begins

Then this happens

It's the Ozarks.  Wait a week and the snow will be gone.  Next up is the trailer tear down.

Got 'er torn down and sandblasted at Crump Sandblasting up on Commercial Street.  Talk to Randy 1956 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803

(417) 831-4727 

Went to paint the trailer with Herculiner on a 3 degree night, so, I brought out the Eye of Sauron to heat my unheated garage.

A couple of coats and she's ready for new bunks.  Recarpeted the bunks with marine grade carpet from Surplus City.

Looking better-ish.  Trailer was rewired with 3 wire extension cord....worked like a charm.

Time to paint the outside of the boat.  A light sanding, brush wash, dry and aluminium primer to start.

Two cans primed her well.

Then two coats of exterior oil based paint with a roll and tip.

Looking better-er

Time for decks.  3/4" exterior plywood to add some weight to the boat so it wouldn't be as effected by the wind.

Let's get a trolling motor on her.

Oh yeah, a removable poling platform.  An incredible job completed by Rusty Dukes @ D&D Welding in Buffalo.  Give them a call if you ever have any fabrication needs.  They are outstanding.  417-267-2224

Finished the interior aluminum with the same exterior paint used on the bottom of the boat.  Finished the decks with Tuff Coat from Bass Pro....the jury is still out on it.....  

Finisimo